Mary Palac Has Mastered the Comfort Cocktail
The Paper Plane bartender favors low-tech approachability over experimental technique.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Dan Phan
The Paper Plane bartender favors low-tech approachability over experimental technique.
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